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<p>at GitLab</p>
<p>Remote, Global</p>
<p>As a Security Technical Architect at GitLab, you’ll lead the design and implementation of secure enterprise solutions for our Professional Services clients. You’ll assess complex security architectures, guide security tool migrations, and implement GitLab’s security features while ensuring compliance with common frameworks. This role requires expertise in developing secure reference architectures with focus on cloud security, identity management, and vulnerability management.<br>Working closely with PS Engineers and Engagement Managers, you’ll provide technical leadership throughout project lifecycles, from security requirements gathering to implementation.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You’ll be responsible for preserving customer security postures during migrations, implementing security scanning strategies, and enabling teams to leverage GitLab’s security capabilities effectively. Your experience with security architecture, enterprise security controls, and compliance frameworks will be crucial in delivering successful customer outcomes while maintaining security best practices throughout the engagement lifecycle.</p>
<h2>Core Responsibilities</h2>
<p>Extends all <a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/job-families/sales/professional-services-architect/">Intermediate Technical Architect Requirements and Responsibilities</a></p>
<h3><strong>Technical Leadership &amp; Delivery</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Design and lead secure GitLab solution implementations for Professional Services client engagements from inception through delivery</li>
<li>Ensure security compliance and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle</li>
<li>Conduct security risk assessments and threat modeling for customer implementations</li>
<li>Stay current with security threats, compliance requirements, and GitLab security features (<a href="https://gitlab.com/gitlab-com/gl-security/product-security/product-security-meta/-/issues/71">Product Security Risk Register</a>)</li>
<li>Validate security controls and monitoring requirements are properly implemented</li>
<li>Lead migrations between security scanning tools (e.g., SonarQube, Checkmarx, Veracode to GitLab Security Scanners)</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Customer Engagement</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Lead technical discovery sessions with a security focus, understanding customer's compliance needs</li>
<li>Support PS Engagement Managers in security-related SOW scoping and creation</li>
<li>Provide security expertise during pre-sales and planning stages</li>
<li>Ensure deliverables meet customer security and compliance expectations</li>
<li>Coordinate security implementation activities across internal teams, partners, and customers</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Mentorship &amp; Knowledge Sharing</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Mentor PS and partner consultants on security best practices and implementation strategies</li>
<li>Create security-focused documentation, delivery kits, and training materials</li>
<li>Review and contribute to PS security training materials and presentations</li>
<li>Develop security case studies, methodologies, and internal processes</li>
<li>Hold security enablement sessions for PS team members</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Cross-functional Collaboration</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Provide input to GitLab Security teams on product security features and roadmap</li>
<li>Liaise with Training, Development, Support, and Product teams on security matters</li>
<li>Support Delivery Managers with security aspects of:</li>
<ul>
<li>Technical vetting of partner consultants</li>
<li>New hire candidate evaluation</li>
<li>SOW staffing assessments</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Requirements</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Technical Expertise</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Demonstrated experience in:</li>
<ul>
<li>Delivery of secure enterprise architectures with expertise in application and cloud security</li>
<li>DevSecOps practices and tools</li>
<li>SCM migration with security controls</li>
<li>Secure cloud architecture and infrastructure</li>
<li>Configuration and Infrastructure as Code tools (Ansible, Terraform, etc)</li>
<li>CI/CD security integration</li>
<li>GitLab security features and capabilities</li>
<li>Security tool migration and transformation</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Planning and executing security tool migrations</li>
<li>Mapping security findings between platforms</li>
<li>Managing dismissed/accepted risk findings</li>
<li>Building migration validation frameworks</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Security &amp; Compliance</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of security frameworks and standards:</li>
<ul>
<li>ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, SOC2</li>
<li>GDPR, FedRAMP</li>
<li>Familiar with AI RMF, ISO 42001 is a bonus</li>
</ul>
<li>Understanding of current security threats:</li>
<ul>
<li>Ransomware protection</li>
<li>Supply chain security</li>
<li>AI-related security risks</li>
<li>Zero-trust architecture</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Professional Experience</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>8+ years of progressive experience in:</li>
<ul>
<li>Technical consulting</li>
<li>Enterprise software development</li>
<li>DevOps platform implementation</li>
<li>Security program development</li>
</ul>
<li>Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience</li>
<li>Security / Cloud certifications preferred (CISSP, CISM, AWS Certified Security or similar)</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Soft Skills</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Strong presentation and customer-facing abilities</li>
<li>Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making capabilities</li>
<li>Effective project and time management skills</li>
<li>Leadership experience in security contexts</li>
<li>Ability to influence and drive security adoption</li>
<li>Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Experience mentoring teams on security best practices</li>
<li>Track record of developing security service offerings</li>
<li>Ability to drive security transformation initiatives</li>
<li>Experience with security vendor assessment and integration</li>
<li>History of contributing to the security community and thought leadership</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Performance Indicators</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>55% Billable Utilization Target</li>
<li>Consistent contributions back to practice</li>
</ul>
<h4><strong>How GitLab will support you</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/">Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being</a></li>
<li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/guide/">All remote</a>, <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/asynchronous/">asynchronous</a> work environment</li>
<li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/paid-time-off/">Flexible Paid Time Off</a></li>
<li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/erg-guide/#:~:text=Definition%20of%20the%20TMRG%20%2D%20Team%20Member%20Resource%20Groups,-TMRGs%20are%20voluntary&amp;text=The%20purpose%20for%20this%20type,developing%20the%20sense%20of%20belonging.">Team Member Resource Groups</a></li>
<li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/stock-options/">Equity Compensation &amp; Employee Stock Purchase Plan</a></li>
<li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#growth-and-development-benefit">Growth and development budget&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#parental-leave">Parental leave</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/finance/procurement/office-equipment-supplies/">Home office</a> support</li>
</ul>
<p>Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/#examples-of-select-underrepresented-groups">underrepresented groups</a> are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.</p>
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[AI-powered DevSecOps Platform](https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/devops-
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#  **Senior Security Technical Architect**

at GitLab

Remote, Global

As a Security Technical Architect at GitLab, you’ll lead the design and
implementation of secure enterprise solutions for our Professional Services
clients. You’ll assess complex security architectures, guide security tool
migrations, and implement GitLab’s security features while ensuring compliance
with common frameworks. This role requires expertise in developing secure
reference architectures with focus on cloud security, identity management, and
vulnerability management.  
Working closely with PS Engineers and Engagement Managers, you’ll provide
technical leadership throughout project lifecycles, from security requirements
gathering to implementation.

You’ll be responsible for preserving customer security postures during
migrations, implementing security scanning strategies, and enabling teams to
leverage GitLab’s security capabilities effectively. Your experience with
security architecture, enterprise security controls, and compliance frameworks
will be crucial in delivering successful customer outcomes while maintaining
security best practices throughout the engagement lifecycle.

## Core Responsibilities

Extends all [Intermediate Technical Architect Requirements and
Responsibilities](https://handbook.gitlab.com/job-families/sales/professional-
services-architect/)

### **Technical Leadership & Delivery**

  * Design and lead secure GitLab solution implementations for Professional Services client engagements from inception through delivery
  * Ensure security compliance and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle
  * Conduct security risk assessments and threat modeling for customer implementations
  * Stay current with security threats, compliance requirements, and GitLab security features ([Product Security Risk Register](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-com/gl-security/product-security/product-security-meta/-/issues/71))
  * Validate security controls and monitoring requirements are properly implemented
  * Lead migrations between security scanning tools (e.g., SonarQube, Checkmarx, Veracode to GitLab Security Scanners)

### **Customer Engagement**

  * Lead technical discovery sessions with a security focus, understanding customer's compliance needs
  * Support PS Engagement Managers in security-related SOW scoping and creation
  * Provide security expertise during pre-sales and planning stages
  * Ensure deliverables meet customer security and compliance expectations
  * Coordinate security implementation activities across internal teams, partners, and customers

### **Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing**

  * Mentor PS and partner consultants on security best practices and implementation strategies
  * Create security-focused documentation, delivery kits, and training materials
  * Review and contribute to PS security training materials and presentations
  * Develop security case studies, methodologies, and internal processes
  * Hold security enablement sessions for PS team members

### **Cross-functional Collaboration**

  * Provide input to GitLab Security teams on product security features and roadmap
  * Liaise with Training, Development, Support, and Product teams on security matters
  * Support Delivery Managers with security aspects of:
    * Technical vetting of partner consultants
    * New hire candidate evaluation
    * SOW staffing assessments

## **Requirements**

### **Technical Expertise**

  * Demonstrated experience in:
    * Delivery of secure enterprise architectures with expertise in application and cloud security
    * DevSecOps practices and tools
    * SCM migration with security controls
    * Secure cloud architecture and infrastructure
    * Configuration and Infrastructure as Code tools (Ansible, Terraform, etc)
    * CI/CD security integration
    * GitLab security features and capabilities
    * Security tool migration and transformation

  * Planning and executing security tool migrations
  * Mapping security findings between platforms
  * Managing dismissed/accepted risk findings
  * Building migration validation frameworks

### **Security & Compliance**

  * Knowledge of security frameworks and standards:
    * ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, SOC2
    * GDPR, FedRAMP
    * Familiar with AI RMF, ISO 42001 is a bonus
  * Understanding of current security threats:
    * Ransomware protection
    * Supply chain security
    * AI-related security risks
    * Zero-trust architecture

### **Professional Experience**

  * 8+ years of progressive experience in:
    * Technical consulting
    * Enterprise software development
    * DevOps platform implementation
    * Security program development
  * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience
  * Security / Cloud certifications preferred (CISSP, CISM, AWS Certified Security or similar)

### **Soft Skills**

  * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  * Strong presentation and customer-facing abilities
  * Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
  * Effective project and time management skills
  * Leadership experience in security contexts
  * Ability to influence and drive security adoption
  * Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities

  * Experience mentoring teams on security best practices
  * Track record of developing security service offerings
  * Ability to drive security transformation initiatives
  * Experience with security vendor assessment and integration
  * History of contributing to the security community and thought leadership

## **Performance Indicators**

  * 55% Billable Utilization Target
  * Consistent contributions back to practice

#### **How GitLab will support you**

  * [Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/)
  * [All remote](https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/guide/), [asynchronous](https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/asynchronous/) work environment
  * [Flexible Paid Time Off](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/paid-time-off/)
  * [Team Member Resource Groups](https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/erg-guide/#:~:text=Definition%20of%20the%20TMRG%20%2D%20Team%20Member%20Resource%20Groups,-TMRGs%20are%20voluntary&text=The%20purpose%20for%20this%20type,developing%20the%20sense%20of%20belonging.)
  * [Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/stock-options/)
  * [Growth and development budget ](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#growth-and-development-benefit)
  * [Parental leave](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#parental-leave) 
  * [Home office](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/finance/procurement/office-equipment-supplies/) support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of
experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement.
Additionally, studies have shown that people from [underrepresented
groups](https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/#examples-of-
select-underrepresented-groups) are less likely to apply to a job unless they
meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please
apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.



Remote-Global

 _The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for
residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are
determined through interviews and a review of education, experience,
knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members,
and alignment with market data. See more information on
our[benefits](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-
rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/) and
[equity](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/stock-options/). Sales roles are
also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base
salary._

California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New
York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota pay range

$175,400--$309,600 USD

* * *

**Country Hiring Guidelines:** GitLab hires new team members in countries
around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry
specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team
can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting
process.  

**Privacy Policy:** Please review our [Recruitment Privacy
Policy.](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/candidate-
faq/recruitment-privacy-policy/) Your privacy is important to us.

GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative
action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment,
employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are
based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex
(including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental
or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical
history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which
includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime
or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any
other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or
harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also [GitLab’s EEO
Policy](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#equal-
employment-opportunity-policy) and [EEO is the
Law](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/labor-and-employment-notices/#eeoc-us-
equal-employment-opportunity-commission-notices). If you have a disability or
special need that requires
[accommodation](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-
usa/#reasonable-accommodation), please let us know during the [recruiting
process](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/interviewing/#adjustments-
to-our-interview-process).

